Years of professional experience in HR
Melannie Contreras
Columbia,MD
Summary
Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
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Work History
Human Resources Compliance Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services NCA
06.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement HR compliance policies and procedures in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with employment laws, company policies, and industry standards
- Collaborate with HR teams to provide guidance on compliance-related matters, including employee relations, hiring practices, and performance management
- Coordinate training sessions and workshops to educate employees and management on compliance requirements and best practices
- Investigate employee complaints and allegations of misconduct, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to due process
- Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, summarizing compliance metrics, areas of risk, and recommended actions for improvement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies, responding to inquiries, and facilitating audits or investigations as necessary
- Assisted in the development and implementation of HR compliance programs
- Provided support during employee investigations, including data collection, documentation, and coordination with legal counsel
- Maintained accurate records and documentation related to compliance activities, ensuring confidentiality and data security
- Managed hiring and communication across 50+ roles Responsible for finding potential employees for the company
- Sourced and reached out to talent and ensure they are a good fit for the company.
Special Education Para Educator
Stevens Forest Elementary School
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Deliver assistance to 4+ teachers and 30+ students with special needs, including non-English-speaking students and those with physical and mental disabilities
- Teach and assist children individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Administer and assist students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, and on field trips
- Present subject matter to students using lectures, discussions, and role-playing methods, improving standardized test scores of students by 35% my first year
- Instruct a group of 10 children to exercise letter sounds, words, colors, and basic social skills, boosting their performance scores by 25%
- Developed and applied 20+ individual lesson plans based on detailed and continuing valuations of each student's individual needs
- Supported 11 3rd-5th grade students in reading, math, social studies, and ELA
- Delivered support to 11 students in one-on-one settings to achieve cognitive and development milestones, including language acquisition and social skills
- Utilized a variety of behavioral management techniques and strategies to develop and promote desired behaviors
- Worked closely with student office aides for job skills while sustaining exact student records as required by laws and district policies
- Flexible and adaptable to various situations and remain calm
- Reviewing, editing, and drafting documents
- Supporting high level management in a confidential environment
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Office to support and manage record keeping
- Good communications and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of word processing and integrated software applications.
Education
Graduate Certification - Foundation of Human Resource Management
UMGC
12.2022
Bachelor - Psychology B.A
UMBC
05.2021
Associates - General Studies
Howard Community College
12.2016
Skills
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Employee Relations
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Employee Orientation
- Proficiency in HRIS and compliance software
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Recruitment and Onboarding
- HR policies development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Software
Workday
Paycom
Microsoft Office
Google Workplace
HireRight
Affiliations
- SHRM
- HOCO HRS
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Human Resources Compliance Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services NCA
06.2022 - Current
Special Education Para Educator
Stevens Forest Elementary School
10.2018 - 06.2022
Graduate Certification - Foundation of Human Resource Management
UMGC
Bachelor - Psychology B.A
UMBC
Associates - General Studies
Howard Community College